This project is being implemented with the support of UNESCO under the framework of the UNESCO/UNOCT project
on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) through Youth Empowerment in Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia, co-funded by Canada.
Theme: Peace and Coexistence in Maghreb Medinas listed as World Heritage !
Medinas of the Maghreb region are a genuine illustration of peace and coexistence, through their heritage that reflects ethnical and religious diversity,and cultural mixity.
The aim of this contest is to shed lights on this multicultural dimension in 10 Medinas listed as UNESCO World Heritage, through photographies of monuments, public spaces, objects, festivities, traditions and scenes of the daily life that illustrate :
• Religious diversity,
• Union of different cultures and/or ethnicities.
[ List of Maghreb Medinas listed as World Heritage ]
• Casbah of Algiers • Medina of Essaouira • Medina of Fez • Medina of Kairouan • Medina of Marrakesh • Medina of Meknes • Medina of Rabat •
• Medina of Sousse • Medina of Tetuan • Medina of Tunis •
Calendar and prizes : 1 months, 11 awards, 1 digital exhibition !
The contest starts on 1st of October 2020 and ends on 31st of October 2020. Results will be announced by the end of November 2020.
A prize of 100 usd will be awarded to the best photo of each Medina, and a prize of 500 usd will be awarded to the best photo of the region.
Finally, the top 5 photos of each Medina will be exhibited onCulture Digitale.
And your photos will tell their stories to the whole world !
All participating photos will be under free license and can be used on Wikipedia articles. Therefore, you will contribute in enhancing the biggest free online encyclopedia in the World, and make the whole world discover the Maghreb culture !
Eligibility
This contest is open to everyone who wants to participate, there are no restrictions in terms of the number of photos uploaded by person, or the date when they have been taken.
All photos should be taken by the participant, and should clearly respond to the theme of the contest
How to participate ?
 Prepare your photos !
Be creative, but do not forget the contest theme and target Medinas !
 Log-in !
You do not have an account on Wikimedia Commons ? You can create one immediately! Do not forget to verify your email adress !
 Upload your photos !
By using the upload buttons in the buttom of this page. Do not forget to add a clear title, a short descrition and the date of publication !
This project is being implemented with the support of UNESCO
under the framework of the UNESCO/UNOCT project on the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) through Youth Empowerment in Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia,
co-funded by Canada.
For further information, please check the following page.
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